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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.46, 720.88 and 344.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.46, 720.88 and 344.59 is: 517.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.46 : 720.88 = 344.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.46/720.88 = 344.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.46x = 720.88 × 344.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.46x = 248,408.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,408.04/480.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.02

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